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    Didn't Get Into IIT? Your JEE Score Could Still Land You an IIM Seat

    Didn't Get Into IIT? Your JEE Score Could Still Land You an IIM Seat

    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 24 Jul 2026, 01:43 PM IST

    Didn't Get Into IIT? Candidates need not worry anymore. Now, they have the option to apply for IIM based on their JEE score. These premier institutions offer several UG programmes in management, artificial intelligence, data science and digital business. Colleges like IIM Mumbai, IIM Bangalore etc., provide admission through JEE Main or JEE Advanced. Check this page to get insights on how to land an IIM seat. Also see their selection criteria for UG entrance below.

    This Story also Contains

    1. Do IIMs Accept JEE Score?
    2. IIM Colleges that Accept JEE Score
    3. Selection Criteria for UG Programs in IIM Through JEE
    4. Why Should Engineering Aspirants Get into IIMs?
    Didn't Get Into IIT? Your JEE Score Could Still Land You an IIM Seat
    Didn't Get Into IIT? Your JEE Score Could Still Land You an IIM Seat

    Do IIMs Accept JEE Score?

    Yes. Candidates wondering whether they can get admission to IIM have come to the right place. Engineering aspirants need not be dejected in case they were unable to get into IIT. Now, they have the facility to apply for IIMs. They can look for artificial intelligence, data science, management and digital business courses at top IIM colleges in India. These courses are provided based on JEE Advanced or JEE Main merit. So, students who did not get into IITs or NITs need not look further.

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    IIM Colleges that Accept JEE Score

    Here is the list of IIMs that offer UG admission through JEE Score. One of the most sights college is IIM Mumbai. It is offering around 70 seats for those considering applying based on JEE Main.

    College Name

    Course Offered

    Accepted Entrance Exam

    IIM Bangalore

    BA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship

    JEE Main or CUET

    IIM Mumbai

    BS in Digital Science and Business Management

    JEE Main

    IIM Lucknow

    BS in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics

    JEE Advanced

    IIM Sambalpur

    BS in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

    JEE Main

    IIM Kozhikode

    Bachelor of Management Studies

    No direct admission through JEE Main. But those with JEE Main percentile above 80 do not have to take college level test.

    Selection Criteria for UG Programs in IIM Through JEE

    Check the following section to know the eligibility criteria to get into the 5 IIMs offering JEE based seats.

    IIM Bangalore

    • Candidates can apply based on JEE Main or CUET scores.

    • They can also get admission through institute level admission test

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    IIM Mumbai

    • Candidates have to provide JEE Main paper 1

    • Selected applicants will have to participate in the persona interview round.

    • Thereafter the institute will be releasing a final merit list.

    • Note that the weightage of JEE Main score and PI is 70:30.

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    IIM Lucknow

    • Aspirants must provide JEE Advanced scores.

    • The upper age limit is 21 years.

    • SC/ST category applicants can get 5% relaxation in qualifying marks

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    IIM Sambalpur

    • The upper age limit to apply is 20 years. Reserved category candidates have age relaxation.

    • Candidates need to provide JEE Main scores

    • Then they are required to appear in a personal interview round to be selected for final admission.

    IIM Kozhikode

    • The JEE Main score is considered as a qualifying criteria only.

    • Candidates with JEE Main percentile above 80 ot SAT score of 1300+ do not have to take the admission test.

    Why Should Engineering Aspirants Get into IIMs?

    Yes, for those who are more interested in engineering branches and want to pursue relevant courses, getting admission to IIMs may not sound good. However, aspirants with more flexible interests must give it serious thought. IIMs don’t only offer excellent education and infrastructural facilities; they also ensure better placement opportunities. They are at par with IITs and better than several NITs on that matter. Here is the NIRF ranking of top IIMs that are providing JEE-based entrance.

    College Name

    NIRF Ranking

    IIM Bangalore

    2

    IIM Kozhikode

    3

    IIM Lucknow

    5

    IIM Mumbai

    6

    IIM Sambalpur

    34

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Do IIMs accept the JEE Main score?
    A:

    Colleges such as Indian Institute of Management Bangalore or  Indian Institute of Management Lucknow offer admission based on JEE Main. 

    Q: What UG program is offered at IIM Lucknow through JEE?
    A:

    Candidates can pursue BS in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics at IIM Lucknow. 

    Q: Which IIM Accepts JEE Advanced for UG program?
    A:

    IIM Lucknow is the only IIM that offers a BS course based on JEE Advanced merit.

    Q: Is JEE Main accepted at IIM Kozhikode?
    A:

    Students can apply for IIM Kozhikode with JEE Main marks. However, only those with 80 percentile and above are exempted from admission test. 

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    Hello Dear Student,
    With 190 marks in JEE Advanced, getting a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) branch in top or older IITs is generally not possible for general category students, but you may get CSE in some newer or lower-generation IITs (like IIT Ropar or similar newer peers) or good

    Hello Dear Student,

    Yes, NIOS is a valid board for JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and JoSAA. However, in your specific case , you cannot simply improve only 2 subjects in NIOS and combine those marks with your 2026 CG Board marksheet to satisfy the 75% criterion.

    For admission through JoSAA/IITs/NITs:

    Hello Dear Student,
    With a GMR of 36,007 and an SC rank of 3,907, your chances of securing a core branch (ECE, EE, or Mechanical) in top-tier government engineering colleges like JU or KGEC are very low, as these fill up much earlier. However, you have moderate to high chances

    Hello Student,

    Based on the details you shared, your JEE Mains 2026 CRL rank is around 92,133 under the EWS category, and you are aiming for CSE/ECE in NITs, IIITs or GFTIS through CSAB counselling.

    With this ranking your chances are:

    • NITs: getting CSE or ECE in top or mid

    Hello Student,

    First of all YOU are not cooked; considering your JEE Main percentile, you have a good foundation and might not need to study 4-5 hours if you pay attention in class and ask and clear your doubts. In the first year, though. There will be continuous assessments, lab